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JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME

The assistant/associate professor will be expected to remain current within the Sport Management academic discipline and support excellence in teaching and research. In addition to teaching and research, the post-holder will also advise students, develop new courses, and serve on various university committees as a full-time, career-track faculty member.

The assistant/associate professor will be responsible for coordinating educational initiatives including research and evaluation of the curricula, teaching procedures, and educational materials within Sport Management academic programs. The assistant/associate professor will work with committees and advisory groups within the university to develop appropriate curricula meeting the needs of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach professional curriculum and general education courses to facilitate student learning in the Health, Leisure, and Sport Sciences Department
• Perform evaluation of student learning and adjust instruction accordingly
• Develop and prepare relevant course material and resources, utilizing technology as appropriate
• Conduct faculty tasks and activities i.e. evaluation of grading instruments, course syllabi, gain knowledge of national standards during assessment week and at the faculty in-services for validity and reliability of assessment instruments and the related data
• Participate as a committee member on committees as assigned
• Provide advisement to students and maintain an office schedule that provides access and supports student learning
• Adhere to the FERPA regulations as pertains to the handling of student records and information
• Provide feedback to academic support services concerning student retention and success by monitoring and reporting weekly on student academic progress – submitting grades in D2L every week
• Attend and participate in appropriate faculty, staff, committee, and student meetings.
  Attend professional training needed to remain current in the professional field.
  Attend and participate in local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and events as needed.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Chair of the Health, Leisure, and Sport Sciences Department or designee

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
Minimum Qualification: Terminal degree from an accredited institution in an academic field related to Sport Management

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Experience teaching successfully at the university level
• Demonstration of excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Committed to the education of diverse populations.
• Evidence of at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal in a field related to Sport Management
• Ability to build and motivate team members and ensure group cohesiveness of a team
• Knowledge of working with students in a distance or online learning environment.
• Ability to use computer software to conduct literature reviews and technical research
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills with attention to detail
• Possesses strong student-centered focus, with a commitment to student success and satisfaction
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of work-related information

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):
ACSM and/or NSCA

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete the ORU faculty application

2. Please provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your C.V. and application

3. Please provide names and e-mail addresses for three references

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.